NYPL Brooklyn Cyclones

Somos Jefes; Brooklyn Wins 13-6

Published on August 9, 2018 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


BROOKLYN, NY (August 8, 2018) - Los Brooklyn Jefes, the Short Season, Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, combined to topple the Connecticut Tigers 13-6, behind a monster offensive Wednesday night at MCU Park in the opener of a three-game series.

W: Campusano (3-5)

L: Kirby (2-3)

BIG MOMENTS

Hayden Senger went 3-5 with four RBIs, including a three-run triple in Brooklyn's five-run third inning to take a 6-0 lead.

Manny Rodriguez clobbered his second professional home run, a three-run shot, in Brooklyn's seven-run fourth inning.

Briam Campusano tossed 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball, striking out seven in his first victory since beating Connecticut on June 22. The Dominican righty allowed four hits and two walks.

KEY JEFES CONTRIBUTORS

Hayden Senger: 3-5, 3B, 4 RBI, R

Manny Rodriguez: 2-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, R

Jose Medina: 3-5, 2B, 3 R, SB

Wagner Lagrange: 2-4, 3 RBI, BB, R

NEWS & NOTES

Brooklyn tallied 13 runs for the third time this season and second time this month (August 2 vs. Aberdeen).

The Cyclones have totaled 20 triples, accounting for the most since 2014 (19). Brooklyn recorded a club record 37 triples in 2010.

Briam Campusano snapped a five-decision losing streak, collecting his third win.

WHAT'S NEXT

Brooklyn vs. Connecticut - Thursday, 7 p.m.

MCU Park - Brooklyn, NY

Probables: RHP Christian James (2-1, 2.36) vs. RHP Carlos Guzman (2-2, 4.02)

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